Admissions

At Bethany Seminary, we understand Jesus as our teacher-rabbi who serves as the model educator. Our curriculum, pedagogy, and community are rooted in his teaching ministry, calling us to

  • free the inner life for outreaching service to neighbor and
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Bethany Seminary Welcomes Applications from International Students at Brethren Colleges 

Bethany Theological Seminary has taken steps to make advanced education in biblical and theological studies accessible and affordable for international students who graduated from Brethren colleges. 

Under a newly approved policy, the Seminary

Popular Course Again Offered by Bethany and Brethren Academy

In 2018 Bethany Theological Seminary worked with the Brethren Academy for Ministerial Leadership and Discipleship Ministries of the Church of the Brethren to offer a successful intensive course in urban ministry—A Place of Refuge: Ministry in the Urban Context.

Bethany and EYN Form Educational Partnership

Bethany Theological Seminary and EkklesiyarYan’uwa a Nigeria (EYN, Church of the Brethren in Nigeria) have

New Urban Ministry Course Offered

A new partnership with a nonprofit in Atlanta, Georgia, is giving Bethany students a unique ministry opportunity. From January 2-12, 2018, the new course entitled A Place of Refuge: Ministry in an Urban Context will take students to Atlanta

Frugal Fridays: Weekend Events in Richmond and Beyond (Sept. 11-13)

Potterypalooza
“Join us for a celebration of ceramics as we turn a spotlight on talented regional artists who work in clay!  Pottery will be on display and available for purchase!  Functional ceramics like plates, bowls, and mugs will be

Thrifty Thursday: Every Kid in a Park

Are you the parent of a fourth grader? Love National Parks? This Thrifty Thursday tip is for you!

This academic year (2015-2016) the National Parks are letting fourth graders and their

Frugal Fridays: Thrifty Weekend Events in Richmond and Beyond (Sept. 25-27)

IN RICHMOND (or nearby)

Warm Glow Fall Festival
Enjoy in store sales, gourmet food sampling, craft/art vendors, bounce houses, petting zoo, pumpkins, mums and much much more! This family fun fall festival is a must stop!
When:
Saturday, Sept. 26th from 9AM

Ways to Save on Textbooks

Borrow them from the Library
Your whole class might not be able to do this, but if you don’t want to pay for the book and are only using it for a couple weeks. Check it out from the library

Occasional Student Application Essay Instructions

Please prepare a formal one-page essay, which will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee. At Bethany, we welcome theological diversity and strive to create a respectful and caring learning environment for all. Please note that your essays will NOT